What’s the one thing that people avoid in a workplace environment above everything else? It’s having the difficult talk.
Business is people, and people count. We believe in the importance and potential of people. Yet in terms of keeping promises, I have been wondering why we might not have a uniformly high expectation for both managers and employees.
Be proactive. But how do we do this? Be empowered. But what does that mean? Take the initiative. But how does this happen? We get this advice. We hear these words. And at first they seem to make a lot of sense. But when we try to put them into action, we have no idea of what to do.
Wouldn’t life be boring if we all thought the same, if we always agreed?
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Skills Are Needed to Foster Different Ideas and Open Debate Part 2 of 2
Here are some more tips for disagreement in the workplace:
• Communicate directly with respect. Make sure you communicate with the person with whom you have the difference of perspective, as opposed to complaining “sideways” to others. Seek a face-to-face discussion, rather than engaging in a memo war. And do not avoid a discussion of your differences. For example, don’t say yes when you mean no. You are employed to provide your best thinking, even when it is awkward or uncomfortable. Avoiding disagreement will create frustration and ultimately will hurt you and the organization. Skills Are Needed to Foster Different Ideas and Open Debate Part 1 of 2
Differences of opinion are normal. Different perspectives stimulate thinking and result in better solutions. Having disagreements should be healthy.
Yet, how often do we observe anger in the workplace because of a disagreement? 3 Myths Professionals Have About Learning After College
There was a time when doing your job well meant an annual pay raise and long-term employment. The employment agreement was implicit: I do my work and you will pay me. If I keep on doing this, I will have a job. Times have changed for businesses and government agencies. Just look at the announcement of layoffs, or look at the reorganizations and budget challenges experienced at all levels of government. Clearly, doing your work well does not necessarily mean that you will obtain a desired promotion, receive an expected pay raise, or even keep your job. Skills Are Needed to Foster Different Ideas and Open Debate
Wouldn’t life be boring if we all thought the same, if we always agreed? Differences of opinion are normal. Different perspectives stimulate thinking and result in better solutions. Having disagreements should be healthy.
Yet, how often do we observe anger in the workplace because of a disagreement? Why do some managers get angry when alternatives are suggested? Why have some employees given up and stopped sharing views that differ from those of their supervisor?
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